Mul-T-Lock is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations with a number of product launches and events planned to showcase its unrivalled commitment to premium mechanical and smart security. Says Claire Blakemore, Managing Director Mul-T-Lock UK:  “Since its founding in 1973, Mul-T-Lock has been dedicated to designing, developing and manufacturing products that keep people, property and valuables safe.  “The company, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, has and continues to develop innovative and original products, patented by international patents, which are presented via a distrib ..read more

Norseal is launching FrameFit, the ultimate gap remediation solution for fire doors and the quick and simple alternative to the total replacement of defective, nominal, and notional fire doors with excessive gaps.  The system has been fully and rigorously fire-tested, making it the perfect answer to bring non-compliant doors into compliance on the spot. Even conservative estimates indicate that there are hundreds of thousands of defective fire doors, as well as nominal and notional fire doors in the UK alone that do not currently comply with fire safety standards due to excessive gap ..read more

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Spring 2023 issue of Door Industry Journal, the Voice of the UK Door and Gate Industry. As I write, the sun is finally putting in an appearance and Easter is on the horizon. And with it comes the spring issue of the DIJ. So – before you snaffle that creme egg – let me tell you a bit about this edition: If you subscribe to our print version, you will notice it’s in a different wrapper. That’s because we’ve gone green! Gone are the old polythene bags, in favour of a paper wrap that’s fully recyclable. Inside you’ll still find all the latest news ..read more

The annual PIT Report (Pothole Impact Tracker) for Kwik Fit, the UK’s leading automotive servicing and repair company, shows that over the last twelve months, pothole damage has forced nearly 2.7million cars off the road. The report found that in the year to March 2023, 13.1 million drivers suffered damage to their car after hitting a pothole, and of these, one in five had to do without their vehicle for more than a week while it was undergoing repairs.1 57% of British drivers say they have hit at least one pothole a week over the last twelve months, with the impact causing damage to over ..read more

CompareTheBuild.com launched this week at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, offering savings on thousands of products from industry heavyweights B&Q, Travis Perkins, Selco, Jewson, Wickes and many more. CompareTheBuild.com is the UK’s first price comparison site for building supplies and has nearly 300,000 searchable products – with more being added all the time. The building supplies e-commerce startup, helps builders, tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts buy their supplies quickly and efficiently at the lowest price. Its algorithm creates a live shopping list that works 24/7 to show ..read more

Bespoke products with a quick turnaround have been thin on the ground in recent years but now Em-B, leading architectural ironmonger, is offering bespoke sized Eclisse single or double pocket doors in just 3-5 working days from the sign off of drawings, at a cost-effective price. Eclisse single and double pocket door kits in the Unico Classic range for finished walls of 95 or 115mm are the most popular solution for creating sleek, hidden sliding door solutions in homes and commercial settings in the UK.  This quick-turnaround bespoke version of the Eclisse Unico is available in widths ..read more

Industrial door specialists, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, has helped bring the new Gemini8 Business Park in Warrington to life, supplying a suite of entrance systems which underpin the performance and functionality of the new urban logistics and industrial units. Gemini8 Business Park is a 119,600 sq ft development which brings 18 new high specification Grade A units to a prominent site just outside of Warrington, providing an ideal location for growing businesses. To maximise the potential of the new industrial site, ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems worked closely with Manchester-based AEW Arch ..read more

The world’s leading trade fair for architecture, material, and systems, BAU 2023 will be opening its doors from 17-22 April in Munich and GEZE, a specialist in door, window and safety technology will be exhibiting a range of innovative products, system solutions and services at the show. Under the motto of “Liveable buildings: digital, sustainable, smart” GEZE will be exhibiting myGEZE Control: the next-generation networking solution for smart buildings that is able to integrate door, window and safety technology into the many different areas of a building management system. In addition, G ..read more

Door entry systems manufacturer Fermax has joined Secured by Design, the official police security initiative, demonstrating their commitment to customer security. Established in Valencia in 1949, Fermax have become a leading company in systems and solutions for residential communication, home connectivity, security, and access control. Fermax has a range of electronic door entry products which have achieved Police Preferred Specification with Secured by Design: 1/W Milo Video Panel with Prox MEET - MEET 1-button panel with proximity reader Duox Plus Digital Marine Video Panel ST4 Pro ..read more

This year leading British garage door manufacturer Garador will have a full team of experts available on its large stand at the upcoming Homebuilding and Renovating Show. The Show opens on Thursday, March 23rd at the NEC in Birmingham, and Garador will be demonstrating all the latest in garage doors, including details of their exciting range of smart doors and their sophisticated new GaraRoll roller door which offers a 20% faster opening speed plus a smoother operation. Garador’s Managing Manager, Jon Watson, comments: “Choosing the best garage door for customers or your home can be c ..read more